Dame Time teaching Baba Time?
Baba Oladotun continues to prove why his name is quickly climbing the recruiting radar. The lanky 6-foot-9 wing, fresh off announcing his reclassification into the 2026 class, was a standout at Damian Lillard’s prestigious Formula Zero Elite Camp in Phoenix, Arizona. The event, held August 6th–10th, brought together 20 of the nation’s top high school players along with 20 college counselors, creating an intense learning environment where elite talent sharpened elite talent.
Oladotun didn’t just show up — he showed out. Known for his length and developing versatility, the 16-year-old flashed scoring instincts and a soft touch that caught evaluators’ eyes. His growth was so evident that he left camp with the Most Improved Player award, a distinction that speaks volumes in a setting filled with blue-chip talent.
Baba Oladotun showed off his scoring instincts and touch at Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp. The lanky 6’9, 16-year-old wing, fresh off announcing his move into the 2026 class, also took home Most Improved Player honors. pic.twitter.com/bRThSfG55i
— Jacob Myers (@League_Him) August 16, 2025
The Formula Zero camp isn’t just another summer showcase. As the mission statement explains, it’s a community built around authenticity and accountability, designed to challenge athletes to push beyond surface-level success. Damian Lillard’s words set the tone: “I want to make an impact. To build a community of authentic and driven people who do things differently. Who don’t skip steps, whose confidence is real, who look out for each other, and who don’t take no for an answer. Who follows the formula.”
That resonates with Oladotun’s rise. Still developing physically and skill-wise, he’s showing a trajectory that has programs like Kentucky and Duke heavily invested in his recruitment. The Wildcats were in early and have stayed consistent even after the reclassify decision. His upward momentum parallels another prospect, Kam Williams, who recently trained with Steph Curry, another elite guard shaping the next wave.
For Oladotun, the path forward looks like one of opportunity. At just 16, with measurable improvement and recognition from an elite camp led by one of the NBA’s most respected leaders, the buzz is only beginning. If Kentucky keeps pushing and Oladotun keeps stacking growth, his name could be one we’re talking about for years — not just for awards, but for real impact at the college level and beyond.